Politesse Collection

Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210266 Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter R: RESPECT is holy thing and old darling. Everyone misses and runs away who has nothing but mockery
DUV4206609 Letter R: RESPECT is holy thing and old darling. Everyone misses and runs away who has nothing but mockery. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid"

Fashionable dandies at an elegant cafe. Dick and the Captain paying their respects to the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe
FLO4686751 Fashionable dandies at an elegant cafe. Dick and the Captain paying their respects to the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes

A gentleman helps a woman step down from a car after a descent down the rollercoaster at Roule (Place de Ternes)
FLO4677685 A gentleman helps a woman step down from a car after a descent down the rollercoaster at Roule (Place de Ternes)

English Georgian dandies escorting ladies to Hackney carriages outside the Opera House. Gallantry of Tom and Jerry
FLO4662102 English Georgian dandies escorting ladies to Hackney carriages outside the Opera House. Gallantry of Tom and Jerry

Duties to neighbor: Courtesy. The polite schoolboy greeting in his way. Engraving in " The unique book of morality
DUV4212801 Duties to neighbor: Courtesy. The polite schoolboy greeting in his way. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Persian King Darius II (Artaxerxes Ochus) on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian
FLO4704250 Persian King Darius II (Artaxerxes Ochus) on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian

The Battle of Fontenoy (1745): Joseph d'Anterrocks: "Gentlemen of the English, shoot first"
7304541 The Battle of Fontenoy (1745): Joseph d'Anterrocks: "Gentlemen of the English, shoot first", 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Lady of the nobility in the 18th century, in a chair with porters receiving the kiss hand, 1895 (Illustration)
7304347 Lady of the nobility in the 18th century, in a chair with porters receiving the kiss hand, 1895 (Illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The salute - le salut, une petite fille elegante avec son chien, sourit a un garcon
DUV4218790 The salute - le salut, une petite fille elegante avec son chien, sourit a un garcon, dont l ombres incline devant elle - Extrait de Afternoon Tea

Polichinelle precepteur - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088924 Polichinelle precepteur - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A
LSE4331072 A street in Hanoi (Vietnam) and the cortege of a large mandarin, drawing by A.Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story of M

The eloquence Allegory of the eloquence crowned, in the background
JLJ4681630 The eloquence Allegory of the eloquence crowned, in the background, King Louis XIV before his courtiers. Painting by Rene Antoine Houasse (1645-1710) 17th century Sun

Drawing room at Buckingham Palace : Debutante kissing Queen Victorias Hand
XEE557613 Drawing room at Buckingham Palace : Debutante kissing Queen Victorias Hand by Smali, William (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; English, out of copyright

High Change in Bond Street or la Politesse du Grande Monde
2562156 High Change in Bond Street or la Politesse du Grande Monde, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lettres Salut. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212997 Lettres Salut. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne. Seconde moitie du 19eme siecle

The wedding banquet at the wedding of Clarisse, daughter of King Yvon of Gascony
JLJ4581644 The wedding banquet at the wedding of Clarisse, daughter of King Yvon of Gascony and Renaud Miniature from the manuscript " Renaud de Montauban" or " Les quatre fils

Don Pedro de Toledo, Ambassador of Philip II kissing the spee of Henri IV (1553-1610
JLJ4593951 Don Pedro de Toledo, Ambassador of Philip II kissing the spee of Henri IV (1553-1610) at the Louvre Painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) 19th century Sun

Illustration in Le Rire, 27 / 06 / 08 - Disregard for the Head of State - President of
ICA4862340 Illustration in Le Rire, 27/06/08 - Disregard for the Head of State - President of the Republic, Dinosaur, Paleontology - Fallieres Armand (1841-1931), Dinosaur

Animaux dans des tenues elegantes se promenant aux Tuileries
DUV4212167 Animaux dans des tenues elegantes se promenant aux Tuileries. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Andrew

Une civette offre une prise de tabac a un vieux castor, le cochon derriere lui tente de
DUV4212130 Une civette offre une prise de tabac a un vieux castor, le cochon derriere lui tente de se contenir. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville

Cesar puts Cleopatre back on the throne of Egypt Jules Cesar gives the throne of Egypt to
JLJ4602203 Cesar puts Cleopatre back on the throne of Egypt Jules Cesar gives the throne of Egypt to Cleopatra, which he fell in love after defeating Pharaoh Ptolemee XIII in 47 BC

Arrival of a miniature messenger from the manuscript "Renaud de Montauban"
JLJ4593438 Arrival of a miniature messenger from the manuscript " Renaud de Montauban" or " Les quatre fils Aymon" by Loyset Liedet (active between 1448 and 1478). Ms. 5073

The meeting or "Hello Mr. Courbet". Meeting between Alfred Bruyas
JLJ4569719 The meeting or " Hello Mr. Courbet". Meeting between Alfred Bruyas and Gustave Courbet. Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), 1854. Fabre Museum, Montpellier

High Change in Bond Street, ou la Politesse de Grande Monde, pub
3035666 High Change in Bond Street, ou la Politesse de Grande Monde, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

High change in Bond Street, ou la Politesse du Grande Monde, Gillray, James, 1756 1815, engraver, London, engraving 1796, fashionably dressed pedestrians on Bond Street

High Change In Bond Street, Ou La Politesse Du Grande Monde, Gillray, James, 1756 1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1796, Fashionably Dressed Pedestrians On Bond Street

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"Politesse: A Glimpse into the Etiquette of the Past" Step back in time and witness the art of politesse, where manners reigned supreme. From historic battles to royal courts, this caption takes you on a journey through different eras, showcasing the importance placed on courtesy and decorum. In 1745, amidst The Battle of Fontenoy, Joseph d'Anterrocks uttered his famous words, "Gentlemen of the English, shoot first, " highlighting even in war there was a code of conduct. The elegance of noblewomen in the 18th century is captured as they sit regally in chairs while porters receive their hand-kisses with grace and reverence. Transport yourself to a hairdressing session in the courtly atmosphere of the 17th century. Witness how every strand was meticulously styled for ladies who epitomized sophistication. Le salut - an endearing scene unfolds as an elegant young girl smiles at a boy who bows before her. This charming moment from Frederick Warne & Co's book "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for Children" reminds us that politeness starts early. Experience Polichinelle precepteur from Louis Edmond Duranty's Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries (1863), where puppetry teaches children valuable lessons about good manners. Travel to Hanoi's bustling streets during M. Romanet du Caillaud's conquest of Tong King Delta (Tonkin) in 1873. Even amid chaos, respect for authority remains intact as a grand mandarin passes by with his entourage. Delve into allegorical eloquence crowned; it symbolizes how persuasive speech can captivate hearts and minds throughout history. Enter Buckingham Palace's drawing room where debutantes have the honor of kissing Queen Victoria's hand—an act both respectful and symbolic within high society circles. Witness High Change on Bond Street, where the grand monde of London engages in fashionable exchanges and displays impeccable manners.